Bermuda News Updates

The Ministry received 1,064 test results — spanning 14 days — and 35 were positive, so there are now 23 known active cases, of which 2 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded two coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the total to 151 since the pandemic began in 2020. “Sadly, there […]

A suspect has been arrested “after he was found to be in possession of a knife while onboard a public bus,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 15th November, 2022, police attended a road traffic collision involving a PTB bus, on Middle Road, near the junction with Chapel Road, […]

Daniel Woods has become a member of the prestigious Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors [RICS] last Thursday. Mr. Woods, 33, from Southampton, graduated from Saltus Grammar before heading to university in Ontario, Canada in 2007. In 2016, Mr. Woods initially entered the industry by attaining his Bermuda Real Estate license followed in quick succession by […]

Rosewood Bermuda will be hosting its first annual signature golf tournament, ‘The Rosewood Cup,’ from November 25th – 27th, 2022. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday and in the spirit of thankfulness and gratitude, this first of its kind event was created to bring together local Bermudians and public non-pro players, members […]

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] has announced winners of the ‘Bermuda Roots’ art competition. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to announce the winners of its student art competition sponsored by Sompo International. This year’s theme was ‘Bermuda Roots.’ “Submitted artwork from primary, middle, and senior school students was judged by artists […]

AIRCARE Ltd. today announced details of the Company’s Black Friday Deal. A spokesperson said, “Between Monday, November 21 and Black Friday, November 25, customers can call, email, or visit AIRCARE to schedule a no pressure, no commitment consultation for HVAC products and installation services and receive a 15% discount on their estimate. Seniors taking advantage […]

The Ministry of Transport Headquarters and the Transport Control Department [TCD] closed their North Street Hamilton offices located in the TCD Building at 1.30 pm today due to a water outage. A Government spokesperson said, “”The issue is being addressed, and the Ministry of Transport apologizes to its customers for any inconvenience caused. Regular office hours […]

Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch and Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 16] to discuss the 2022 Throne Speech initiatives. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Premier & Ministers […]

The first round of the 70th Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament was played at Mid Ocean Club and the Belmont Hills Golf Club’s. A total of 40 teams are competing this year, with the Port Royal A Team the first round leaders at 15-under par, they are followed by the Port Royal B Team who are […]

The Association of Fundraising Professionals [AFP] of Bermuda recently partnered with the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] to plant a tree in the Royal Naval Dockyard Cemetery. A spokesperson said, “The tree will become part of a larger plot for an annual planting by AFP Bermuda to recognise Bermuda philanthropists in honour of AFP’s National Philanthropy […]

The Bermuda Netball League Season continued on Tuesday [Nov 15] with a number of matches taking place. A spokesperson said, “NVCC Lady Rams had control of the match from start to finish, showcasing their experience over a newly formed St. George’s Lady Colts team. Darrika Simons and Coriah Simmons demonstrated near flawless shooting, while Victoria […]

The ‘Third Time’s The Charm’ album by Jamaican reggae star Protoje — which Bermudian music producer Rian “8track” Williams worked on — has been nominated for the Best Reggae Album in the 2023 Grammy Awards. “When I found out I was in shock,” Mr Williams told Bernews. “Protoje called me to congratulate me and I […]

The 2021 Tourism Satellite Account report from the Department of Statistics has been released, indicating that the tourism industry contributed 2.2% of the total Bermuda Gross Domestic Product at current prices. Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward explained, “The Tourism Satellite Account Report highlights the direct, indirect and induced effects of the tourism industry […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Fenella Wightman has revealed her golden performances at the Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Relay Championships were inspired by watching Dame Flora Duffy win gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Wightman emerged as the standout performer at Clearwater Beach last weekend, claiming two individual golds in the girls 13-15 triathlon […]

The Ministry of Health announced that Travel Authorisation [TA] refunds began on Monday, November 14. A Government spokesperson said, “Refunding will happen chronologically, starting from the 14th and working towards the 30th. The refund process is expected to take 6 – 8 weeks. “Travellers requiring a TA refund do not need to contact the TA […]

Daniel Phillips is currently in Guatemala competing in the J4 Guatemala Open, with the Bermudian tennis player advancing after winning two matches. In the open singles, he took on Rodrigo Lopez from Guatemala in the first round where he advanced with a straight sets victory 6-0, 6-0. In the doubles, Phillips teamed up with Humza […]

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club announced the appointment of Bermudian Michael Skinner, as the Assistant Director of Rooms. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Skinner is responsible for the hotel’s Front Office operations, Housekeeping Department, and the Fairmont Gold experience. “Mr. Skinner’s hospitality career began playing tennis at the former Elbow Beach Hotel with David Lambert, who […]

Oliver Soares, Trystan Hocking, Nina Gotfredsen, Shiloh Cruickshank, Dylan Menzies and Miguel Power all represented Bermuda as the IODA North American Championships got underway in the Bahamas. On the first day three races were held, with Cruickshank leading the Bermuda Fleet in 67th place overall with 73 points. Cruickshank finished the first race in 20th, […]

The Bermuda School Sports Federation hosted the Middle School Boys Over 13 and the Primary School Boy’s B Six-A-Side Championships. Middle School Over 13 Saltus Grammar School defeated the Whitney Institute Middle School 4 – 0 to win the Middle School Over 13 Six-A-Side Championships. Malik Paynter scored a hat-trick to lead the Saltus in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome will share his knowledge with youngsters at two boxing camps at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club in Warwick during the festive period. Bascome, who has 11 wins from 12 professional bouts, will lead the development camps from December 19 to 23 and December 28 to January 3. The […]